Senior Manager Accounting & Tax Compliance

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.  
 
At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. 

 
But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We are seeking a Senior Manager Accounting & Tax Compliance to take responsibility for performing general accounting tasks for a set of clients. Their primary duties include accounting invoices, generating and submitting client taxes and preparing financial statements and client reports.

Reporting to the Operations Manager they will work closely with the Company’s wider accounting team to contribute to business growth.

The role is based in Barcelona and offers hybrid working.

Purpose of role:

• Manages, supervises professionals and supports teams


• Has accountability for the performance and result of a team


• Adapts sub-function plans and priorities


• Monitors KPIs to ensure all deadlines are being met

Key responsibilities:

Client Management:

• Accountable for client services provided by the team for a set of clients, being identified by the client as a senior point of contact, owner of the relationship.


• Acts as client escalation point, stablishing good relationship with client management contacts.


• Supports Sales team & participates in Sales meetings with prospect clients, preparing service proposals when needed.


• Works closely with key stakeholders (e.g. Legal) to ensure that all processes remain compliant.


• Monitors client service (schedule, risks, scope of work and budget) and ensures that team has a clear understanding of client requirements.


• Monitors client risks and defines action plans when needed.

Team Management:

• Takes a leading role in clear and effective communication with the team, cascading down company messages, answering questions and escalating when needed.

• Values & behaviour aspirations are embraced. Leads by example, is able to manage change and to engage. Takes ownership.


• Adopt company meeting dynamics (e.g. one on one, team meeting, ...)
  Promotes individual development of team members.


• Measures performance in the team in a clear and consistent way. Timely provides clear feedback to improve performance and results.


• Supports and stands up for his/her team members and other Managers when in need of support and/or advice.


• Delegate responsibilities where possible and step in where necessary.
  Supports Director in the definition of team’s annual goals.

Other Management Responsibilities:

• Able to work stablishing honest and collaborative relationships with other departments.


• Responsible to all HR topics related to the team (e.g. holiday organization, sickness leave back up, recruitment,...).


• Performs random audits to the team to ensure standard quality of processes, detecting possible deviations and working on processes improvements.


• Works with the team in identifying and proposing new efficiencies on daily operations.


• Remain updated and informed about all legislative changes applicable to accounting & tax compliance. Raise training needs when necessary.

Attributes and Technical Skills:

• Proactive, energic and dynamic, able to think out of the box.


• Team Management skills, able to motivate people.


• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards and legislation as well as tax compliance expertise;


• Knowledge of IFRS is a pre;


• Good client management and communication skills;


• Excellent command of the English language, verbal and written;

Relevant Experience:

• 5-10 years accounting experience with a corporate service provider managing multinational clients;


• Minimum 2 years’ experience in managing / coaching a small (junior) accounting team. Specific experience in:


• Spanish GAAP and Spanish Tax regulation and compliance (VAT, CIT...) (expert level);


• Knowledge of IFRS / US GAAP would be an advantage;


• Computerized accounting packages.

Education and Professional Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance : ADE/Economic or similar

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!